Know Your Generator - Generac Portable Products 6500EXL Owner's Manual

Generac Portable P roducts 6500EXL Extended LifeGenerator
KNOWYOUR GENERATOR
Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your generator.
Compare the illustrationswith your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locationsof various controls and
adjustments. Savethis manualfor future reference.
FuelTank
Circuit Breakers (AC) Recoil Starter
Choke Lever
120Volt AC, 30 Amp
Receptacle
Run/Stop Switch
120/240Volt AC,
30 Amp Receptacle
Cleaner
12Volt DC, 10Amp
Receptacle
120Volt AC, 20 Amp
Duplex Receptacle
Idle Control Switch
12Volt DC, 10 Amp Receptacle- Recharge a
discharged 12Volt automotive type battery through this
receptacle.
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacle -- May be
used to supply electrical power for the operation of
120Volt AC, 20 Amp, single phase,60 Hz electrical lighting,
appliance,tool and motor loads.
120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle -- May be
used to supply electrical power for the operation of
120Volt AC, 30 Amp, single phase,60 Hz electrical lighting,
appliance,toot and motor loads.
120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle -- May
be used to supply electrical power for the operation of
120 and/or 240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single phase,60 Hz
electrical lighting, appliance,tool and motor loads.
Air Cleaner -- Uses a dry type filter element and foam
pre-cteaner to limit the amount of dirt and dust sucked
into the engine.
Choke Lever -- Used when starting a cold engine.
Grounding Wing Nut
Circuit Breakers (AC) -- Eachreceptacle is provided
with a "push to reset" circuit breaker to protect the
generator against electrical overload.
FuelTank -- Capacity of seven (7) U.S.gallons.
GroundingWing Nut -- Used for proper grounding of
unit.
Idle Control Switch --With this switch set to ON,
printed circuit board in control panel automatically reduces
engine speed when no load is connected and increases
engine to proper speed when load is applied. However, be
sure switch is OFF when starting engine.
Recoil starter -- Used to start the engine.
RunlStop Switch -- Set this switch to "Run" before
using recoil starter. Set switch to "Stop" to switch OFF
engine.
Spark Arrester Muffler -- Exhaust muffler lowers
engine noise and is equipped with a spark arrester screen.
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